Kevil, Kentucky

Kevil is a home rule-class city in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 376 at the 2010 census, down from 574 in 2000. It is part of the Paducah micropolitan area.Founded for its position on the Illinois Central Railroad, the town received its post office in 1903 and was named for local landowner R.U. Kevil. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1910.GeographyKevil is located in eastern Ballard County at, along U.S. Route 60. It is west of Paducah and northeast of Wickliffe, the Ballard County seat located on the Mississippi River.According to the United States Census Bureau, Kevil has a total area of 1.1km2, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 574 people, 245 households, and 169 families residing in the city. The population density was 894.8 people per square mile (346.3/km²). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 414.7 per square mile (160.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.17% African American, 0.35% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.